20 Spencer Villas
Glenageary
Co. Dublin
A96W0F4

Set in a tranquil cul-de-sac, where a sense of peaceful seclusion prevails, yet just moments from the charming boutique village of Glasthule and the picturesque seafront, No.20 Spencer Villas is an immensely appealing semi-detached residence with an abundance of style married with a wealth of its original features.

As you cross the threshold into the terrazzo floored entrance porch, you are immediately drawn into explore this unique and very special home. The atmospheric entrance hall, complete with wood burning stove, sets the tone of what to expect throughout. The interconnecting reception rooms are graciously appointed with 11.5ft ceilings and a tall bay window with feature checkered stained glass. The fireplaces have a rich green tiled inset and hearth matching the stained glass in one room and a deep crimson red tiled inset in the other. What was originally the kitchen has now been subdivided into a well-equipped utility room and a luxurious shower room. To the rear of the house, the current owners have built on a fabulous kitchen / diner and in doing so have created a jaw dropping heart of the house. Tall, vaulted ceilings with Velux roof lights, accordion doors to the rear and a wall of accordion windows opening out to beds stocked full of leafy green plants and ferns, seamlessly connect the house with the garden and the addition of the wood burning stove to the room ensures this space will be enjoyed all day long throughout the year. There is a discreetly positioned study at the rear of the kitchen with a lovely outlook to the garden.

A beautiful stairwell leads upstairs and on the first floor there are three double bedrooms, two with feature fireplaces, a family bathroom and separate guest w.c.. What appears to be a closet on the landing in fact leads to a secret stairwell up to the top floor where a fourth bedroom suite with study, bedroom and cosy tv areas are located. It also has a modern en-suite shower room.

To the front of the house there is a beautifully planted railed garden with outdoor lighting discreetly dotted around and graveled off-street parking for two cars. It is bordered by raised mature beds on one side and mature hedging on the other side. Gated pedestrian side access with plant room which to the rear garden, where the strategically placed outdoor lighting continues, creating a lovely evening atmosphere. There is a smart paved alfresco dining area and steps lead down with a lawn with a gravel border. There are mature raised beds around the garden and the rear wall has been clad in granite with a fireplace set int it and the garden shed has also been clad in granite.

The property is very conveniently located within a stone’s throw of Glasthule village and within easy reach of Dalkey and Dun Laoghaire ensuring the new owners of this house will have social and essential amenities in abundance. There are all the facilities one would expect from the delightful villages of Dalkey and Glasthule, including an excellent choice of shops, specialist delicatessens and restaurants, while Dun Laoghaire town centre itself, has everything you need for everyday living. There is a wide selection of sporting and recreational amenities including golf clubs, tennis clubs, beautiful walks over and around Dalkey and Killiney Hill as well as the four yacht clubs and an extensive marina at Dun Laoghaire Harbour, which will be of major interest to the marine and sailing enthusiast. Public transport links to the city centre are easily accessible with the DART station at Glenageary just a shot walk up the road, while the Aircoach provides direct access to Dublin Airport. There are also many highly regarded schools in the area including Rathdown School, St Joseph of Cluny, Loreto Dalkey, Holy Child Killiney, Castle Park School and CBC Monkstown, along with The Harold School in Glasthule, regarded as one of the top primary schools in south County Dublin.

An abundance of style married with its original features
Beautifully extended to the rear
Highly sought-after location
Private rear garden
Off street parking
GFCH
Underfloor heating in the kitchen
Phone points
TV points

Entrance Porch  stained glass windows and terrazzo floor
Entrance Hall  polished wood floor, original fireplace with tiled hearth and wood burning stove inset, picture rail and ceiling coving
Drawing Room 3.90m x 4.60m polished wood floor, feature fireplace with tiled green inset and hearth, bay window with feature-stained glass paneling, picture rail, ceiling coving, double doors to …
Living Room 3.97m x 4.50m polished wood floor, sliding sash window, feature fireplace with crimson tiled inset and hearth, built in storage unit, picture rail, ceiling coving and access to…
Kitchen 5.09m x 5.90m decorative tiled floor, accordion window and doors, tall, vaulted ceiling with 6 Velux windows, built in base level units and floating shelves, Belfast sink, 6 ring range cooker, wood burning stove
Office  decorative tiled floor, accordion windows, Velux window
Shower Room  tiled floor, wood paneled walls, w.c. and sink set into a storage unit, heated towel rail and step in shower cubicle with both rainwater shower head and separate shower attachment
Utility Room  tiled floor, door to side passage, built in base level units with wood counter tops and under stair storage
First Floor  
Landing  hot press and polished wood floor
Bedroom 1 3.91m x 4.73m polished wood floors, feature fireplace with cast iron inset and green tiled insert and hearth, picture rail, built in wardrobes flanking the fireplace
Bedroom 2 3.91m x 3.78m polished wood floors, recessed closets, feature fireplace with cast iron inset and tiled green hearth, picture rail
Bedroom 3 3.30m x 2.87m polished wood floor and picture rail
W.C  Polished wood floor, part metro brick tiled walls, w.c. with recessed cistern, w.h.b, sliding sash window
Bathroom 2.28m x 2.37m polished wood floors, metro brick tiled walls, sink unit with under storage, wall mounted vanity unit, heated towel rail, w.c., bath with shower attachment and step in shower cubicle with rainwater shower head and separate shower attachment
Top Floor  
Bedroom 4 5.20m x 5.10m painted wood floor, 2 Velux windows, feature exposed beams, under eaves storage, recessed lighting, snug area built in bench, study area with windows overlooking Hudson and out over Scotsman’s Bay and out to Howth Head
En-Suite 1.70m x 2.00m painted wood floor, metro brick tiled walls, heated towel rail, w.c., wash hand basin, Velux window and step in shower cubicle, recessed lighting

BER: F
BER Number: 104557863
Energy Performance Indicator: 428.42

Glasthule is a quaint coastal suburb, between Dún Laoghaire and Dalkey. The town is notable for James Joyce's Ulysses, and the Joyce Tower is located in the neighbouring Sandycove. In Sandycove and Glasthule, there are a number of long established amenities, including a large national school, butchers, supermarket, pharmacies, pubs, boutiques, dentists, doctors, bookshop, restaurants, cafés, and countless other shops and services. An Aircoach service links the area with Dublin Airport 24 hours a day.